Department of Student Development & Engagement
Department of Student Development & Engagement (SDE)
As of March 2022, the Department of Student Development and Engagement (SDE) formed as a result of campus and community wide efforts to support a standalone department focused on affinity programs. The four programs that are part of the Department of SDE include: Cadena Cultural Center, Grads to Be Program, LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program, and Umoja Community Program. While each program is unique and offers specific support and resources, the department bridges the intersectionality of identities for our campus community. Part of the intent of the new department is to expand individual programs but also create a braiding of resources to show the importance of intersectionality and being part of a larger community.
Pillars of SDE
Student Success and Development
Engagement and Belonging
Student Equity, Engagement and Diversity (SEED) Sessions
Mental Health & Wellness
Programs within the Department
Cadena Cultural Center
As the official campus cultural center, we strive to provide a network (“Cadena”) of various departments, student organizations, and staff to provide services that enhance our awareness of culture and diversity and promote a sense of belonging among our students and staff.
Location: Building 500, Room 512-02
Email: cadena@fullcoll.edu
Phone: (714) 992-7105
Website: cadena.fullcoll.edu/
Instagram: @FCCulturalCenter
Grads to Be Program
The Grads to Be Program supports undocumented students and students with mixed status families by providing resources and services designed towards enhancing and supporting their academic goals and personal well-being.
Location: Building 500, Room 512-02
Email: grads2be@fullcoll.edu
Phone: (714) 992-7105
Website: grads2be.fullcoll.edu
Facebook/Instagram @g2bfullcoll
LGBTQIA2S+ Student Support
The LGBTQIA2+ Student Support consists of dynamic programs and services that include Queer Social Hour, Queer Book Club, Professional Development, mental health therapist, designated point of contact, programming, and resources on and off campus to encourage a thriving community for LGBTQIA2S+ students.
Location: Building 500, Room 512-02
Email: lgbtqia2s+@fullcoll.edu
Phone: (714) 992-7105
Website: lgbtqia.fullcoll.edu/
Facebook/Instagram: @FullCollLGBTQIA
Umoja Community Program
The Umoja Community Program is designed to provide essential educational support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree or certificate completion, and transfer rates of the Black/African, Black/African American or Black/African Diasporic student population and Umoja Scholars enrolled at Fullerton College.
Location: Building 1900, Rooms 1903-04
Email: umoja@fullcoll.edu
Phone: (714) 992-7155
Website: umoja.fullcoll.edu
Instagram: @fcumojacommunity
Campus Diversity Calendar
This calendar showcases campus events that address either culture and/or diversity topics. Visit the Calendar here!
Contact
Dr. Connie Moreno Yamashiro (She/Her)
Director of Student Development and Engagement
Main Office: (714) 992-7105
Gilberto Valencia (He/Him)
Coordinator, Cadena Cultural Center
(714) 992-7105
Julio Reyes Cabezas (He/Him)
Coordinator, Grads to Be Program
(714) 732-5548
Mashonda Salsberry (she/her)
Coordinator, Umoja Community Program
714-732-5513
Ariel Gentalen (They/Them)
Special Projects Manager, LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program
(714) 992-7105